Watermelon Cooler
Recipe by Miru
The Watermelon Cooler from Miru is a refreshing summer cocktail with an Asian twist. This cocktail is made with vodka, Aperol, watermelon puree and citrus, then garnished with herbaceous, aromatic Thai basil. It’s easy to mix up the Watermelon Cooler at home or stop by Miru to enjoy on the terrace.
Watermelon Cooler
A summer cocktail with an Asian twist
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Haku Japanese Vodka
½ oz. Aperol
1 bar spoon Shio Koji
1 oz. lemon or lime juice
1¼ oz. Reál Watermelon Puree Syrup
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters
Thai basil leaves for garnish
Method:
1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and quick shake until chilled.
2. Double strain into a chilled Collins glass with ice.
3. Garnish with Thai basil.
